Coping with coronavirus: Platform on running an esports venue in lockdown
Platform, a gaming and esports bar and restaurant in London, should be celebrating its one-year…
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This week in esports: BBC, BLAST, NBA 2K League, Sportradar
As always, we’ve rounded up the biggest and best stories from the past week so…
Esports industry has unique opportunity for sports expansion
Note: This is a guest piece by Jack Davis from ISF Content Media Esports events…
How to get the most out of the ESI Digital Summit
The ESI Digital Summit is the exclusive digital version of Esports Insider’s renowned esports business…
Behind Askott Entertainment’s big bet on esports markets
Esports betting has seen a titanic rise following the, albeit temporary, absence of traditional sports.…
North CMO reflects on rebrand: ‘We definitely needed it’
Nordic esports organisation North announced a slew of dramatic changes in January that included a revamped logo…
BLAST dives into Dota 2 with Bounty Hunt tournament
Tournament organiser BLAST has announced its first venture into Dota 2 with Bounty Hunt – an…
Esports movers and shakers in April 2020
The esports industry is growing by effectively every metric and so too are the companies…
Who are the most watched esports teams?
Every sports team wants to attract fans to their matches, be it on-site in stadiums or on TV in local and international competitions. More eyes attract more sponsors and partners,…
Staying power: How hotels and esports can mutually benefit
Offline esports events are the crème de la crème of the industry. Despite being digital in nature, competitive gaming thrives when teams compete in the same location. Nothing quite matches…
Esports prize pools: Are they declining and why are there payment issues?
At its core, competition is the most important part of the esports ecosystem. Across a vast number of games, there are tournaments that range from grassroots to international events. The…
CS2 Shanghai Major 2024: What sportsbook managers need to know
The Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 elimination stage has just commenced, with the event already showcasing why it is a major milestone in the 2024 Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports calendar. …
“Expanding the footprint” — Head of Overwatch Esports Sean Miller discusses OWCS’ future
In late November the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) concluded its first competitive year at Dreamhack Stockholm 2024, with Saudi organisation Team Falcons walking out victorious. Recording a peak viewership of…
Best and worst esports rebrands
Branding is a powerful business tool that can help to refresh the image of a company. A successful rebrand, which respects the brand’s legacy and core image, can be key…
